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“All of my kids have been coached by Sam Walters since they started wrestling from a young age. Sam is a great coach and even better person who truly cares about his athletes. Broad Axe is a place not only to become a great wrestler but it is also a place that puts and emphasis on developing athletes into people of good character. I always felt that I was leaving my kids in good hands with Sam and Melissa Walters and you will too.”

“Can't say enough about how much we appreciate Coach Sam and all the coaches at BroadAxe. My son has been going for almost 3 years. His wrestling has improved dramatically, but more importantly he has learned great life tools: respect, integrity, and accountability to name a few.”

“Coach Sam is an amazing coach and mentor. His teaching style is thoughtful and thorough. He has high expectations and the kids respond quickly. My 7 year old son has made dramatic progress in 6 short months at Broad Axe. Highly recommended!”

“Our Family absolutely loves this wrestling club. Coach Sam is incredibly caring, patient, knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping kids learn and grow. You can tell he pours his heart in to each and every practice. Our kids have gained confidence, discipline, and real skills thanks to his guidance. Best wrestling club around and highly recommend you check them out!”

“Coach Sam is truly a gem of a coach. He's not just knowledgeable and skilled in wrestling technique—he's also incredibly caring and really takes the time to support each and every kid. You can tell he's passionate about what he does and that he's a fantastic mentor both on and off the mat. If you're looking for a place where your kids can grow in skill and confidence and have a coach who genuinely cares, Broad Axe is it. We couldn't recommend it more highly!”

“Top-notch wrestling club. Great environment, and Coach Sam is one of the best. He is much more than just a coach to all four of my boys. He has a way of connecting with every kid in the room. He has not only made my kids better wrestlers, but also better people.”

“My son has been going to Broad Axe for the past year. He started with no experience or knowledge of wrestling. Coach Sam has been an amazing instructor. You can tell he truly cares about every kid there. He once stayed after practice for 15 minutes to give my son a pep talk after he had a rough day.”

“Broad Axe Wrestling Academy is truly a second home for my son. Sam Walters and the rest of the staff are outstanding, not only as wrestling coaches, but also as mentors and positive role models for life off the mat. If you are looking for a community where your sons or daughters will build healthy habits, develop self-discipline, strengthen their bodies, sharpen their minds, develop friendships through a common struggle and purpose, and learn life skills through the sport of wrestling, I highly recommend Broad Axe.”

“My family has been a part of Broad Axe Wrestling for over 3 years, and we truly couldn't be happier with our experience. Coach Sam and his entire staff genuinely care about each athlete — not just their success on the mat, but who they are as individuals. They push the kids to work hard, stay disciplined, and believe in themselves, while always creating a positive and supportive environment. What really sets Broad Axe apart is the strong sense of community; it feels like being part of something bigger than just a wrestling club. We are so grateful.”

“Absolutely amazing wrestling club! Coach Sam is passionate, knowledgeable, and truly cares about every athlete's growth—both on and off the mat. My son has gained incredible skills, confidence, and friendships here. The team spirit and supportive environment make it the perfect place for young wrestlers to thrive. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a top-notch program!”

“Highly recommend Broad Axe Wrestling Academy and Coach Sam and his staff. They strike the right balance of intensity and high expectations with kindness and encouragement. I trust their knowledge base in the sport and know that there will be quality practice partners available every night of the week. If you're looking for a growth mindset environment that will support your athlete wherever they are on their path in wrestling, Broad Axe is the right place to be.”

“We absolutely love this wrestling academy. It's a truly family-oriented studio where the quality of instruction is just outstanding. The skills our kids have gained here are honestly incomparable to any other place in the area. But beyond just the wrestling techniques, what really sets it apart is the focus on attitude, discipline, and character building. It's so much more than just a place to learn how to wrestle—it's a place that helps shape great kids and strong values. We couldn't recommend it more highly!”